The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-02-16
MT. CARMEL DOTS.
Weather -. Cattle ..- Romantic EIope-
ment...Excitement in MT. Carmel
md Sum mary NnUs


and Summary News.
Weather is warm and Spring like, with
heavy fogs. Spring is near at land-the blue
bird Is carroling firth her beautiful song.
There are good many cattle in and around
Mt Carmel. Our friend, Capt. 6. y. Nickles,
would do well to visit us If he wishes to pur
chase.
Excitement ran high in our quiet town at
noon on end instant. On the night of the hit
q gallant knight stole eaway his fair and lovely
several friends pushed their "1Ight shallcp,
from Georgia's "strnd," but under the guild,
ance of a new boatman, who being guided on
ly by the light Of Il torch, soon missed his
mid stream and would soon be on the rock =
shoals, when seeing their danger tho ga llan
knight made bold and successful leap for n
rock upon which he safely landed, then call
ing for his would-be bride to follow he extend
ell his strong arms and she at once made the
Fearful leap" and missing the romantic rock
fell into The river, but fortunately was iInme-
dntely lifted upon their romantic landing,
where they remained for one honr and tTen.
ty minutes dripping wet until timely assist:
ance arrived, when they. were safely landed
upon "Carolinas Shore" and in due haste
they hurried to our town and on rcnching II
presented the appearance of travellers from Il
distance. Stopping but a moment. they made
inquiry for q magistrate, and being cited to
Col NJ they m%Irfa tEa GveT Hiss
Lila Tarver, of Goshen, Ca. who were well
mounted and rode with much grace and ease
all followed by several young men rom NJ t.
Carmel. who, together with the happy couple,
made quite II novel appearance on The high
hill surrounded by the picturesque scenery
that lies around Col. Tolman's home-"bcnu'
tiful for situation" All preliminary arrange.
Colonel, clothed with his judicial authority
and with uncovered head, and his silrery
locks gently famed by the quiet breeze. lie
them man and wife. Thus we see Mr.. Jesse
MT Burck halter, Of Augusta, Ca, is happily
married to the beautiful Miss Emmle IL. COX,
OF Plum Branch, s. c. At the conclusion OF
the marriage ceremony the Colonel In the
most happy style peculiar alone 10 himself
repeated the beautiful and appropriate lines
o! take her and be faithful still,
And may the bridal vow,
Be sacred held in after years,
And warmly breathed as now.
Remember tits no common tie,
Which binds her youthful heart;
Tis one that love should only weave,
And only death should part.
After they received the congratulations OF
friends they repaired to the residence of Mr.
Thos. McAllIster, where they shared his hos
pitnlity until about four o'clock, when they
passed through our streets vending their way
homeward just ns happy as they could be-
Their friends at Mt. Carmel wish them long
and happy life, and hope the beautiful Miss
Lila Tarver will visit us soon again and not
be in so great hurry to leave.
Miss Alice Brown, OF Troy, Is visiting hcr
sister. Mrs J. Wells. of this place.
Capt ID. B. Cade will so0n commence saw
ing for the public. He has n fine SAW and Is
in the corporate limits of Mt. Carmel. Give
him trial and he will please you.
Mt. Carmel Is live town for young people.
On Friday night, 4th instant, quite pleas
ant party was given at the residence OF Mr.. Is
l., Jones, where all enjoyed the fine music
and loveand happiness reigned supreme; NJ
The cold wave has struck Mt. Carmel, nnd
we are now waiting Til the clouds roll BY
Mcdonald & Paschal have sown their crop
Of oats and respectfully remind all persons OF
ihS stock. Law.
Our town council should not permit nny
stock to run at large on our streets
"Calico Hop at Paschars Hall tonight.
Quite a number of young people assembled
ut the residence OF Mr.. 4. ID. Smith on last
Wednesday evening and had a most delight.
.ul time. The gentlemen were all badly stuck
mot so much with the girls as) with candy.
Miss Lula Hutchinson, of Lowndesville, Is
visiting Mrs. Powell.
We had the pleasure of visit from our
friend and efficient Auditor y. w. Jones. last
week, who remained In Mt. Carmel two days
tax ing tax returns.
Messrs. Griffin & ChIles, champion hunters
from Bradley. are sporting around Mt. Carmel
bringing In from IS TO 100 partridges daily
Owners of some farms grant them permission
to hunt and others are gTurnbling.
Mr.. John Z. Lyon, nenr Capt. Hesters, lost
his dwelling house Sunday morning, 18th In.
stant, by fire. Particulars not known.
Mrs. c. T. Rogers is qui te sick, but we hope
she will soon be we'll again.
Mt Carmel's High School is In session.